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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Announcing My Television Debut!

Hey, remember my little secret trip a few weeks ago? I can now reveal my mysterious whereabouts! I was actually traveling to Cleveland to be on the new PBS show It's Sew Easy! I won the spot after entering the BurdaStyle talent search (see my audition here). I have a guest post on the BurdaStyle blog today giving a behind-the-scenes peek at my experience; I hope you'll swing by and give it a read. The show will air sometime this summer. I'll keep you updated!

Congrats Gertie :)Not just on the show, on everything really; your rapid progress in sewing and your book (which I'm getting more and more excited for!). You're my sewing hero and a constant source of inspiration. Can't wait to see what's next!-Selina

I just finished reading the BurdaStyle post and my jaw dropped when I saw it was you!!!! Congratulations, Gertie--it must be so exciting to have that opportunity! I cannot wait to see (hopefully--we don't have cable/tv) you in action!!! :D

I am so excited for you and I can't wait to see it! And I kept hoping in the pics on Burdastyle that I would be able to see what length you hemmed the skirt to and what shoes you wore with it! The outfit is so cute!

Yay, Gert! You look completely adorable, and it's nice to see a woman with some tatts and some edge on PBS for a change. By the way, the no red, black, or white rule is because of TV studio lighting. It's too hard to light and meter for those colors--too contrasty. :) I'm digging the L-shaped setup at the BurdaStyle studio... it makes me want a sit-down-height ironing cart! Maybe when you get back from Couture Bootcamp, you can do a quick and easy post about the various sewing setups you've worked with, and what you like the best. As I perfect my sewing setup, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Congrats from a long time reader. I just watched your audition video, and I hope I get to see your spot on TV. One quick question - where did you get the awesome red wrist pin cushion that you're wearing in the shots posted on BurdaStyle (it's a bit hidden in the shot on this post)? I'd love to know if you have a free moment to reply. Thanks!